r/hockey

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About r/hockey

Discuss the NHL, PWHL, IIHF, and all other hockey you can think of! We are the premier subreddit to talk everything hockey!

The community at a glance

r/hockey is a Subreddit for Professional Sports Fans and Hockey Fans with roughly 3.1M members. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #8 in the Hockey communities list. It is the 8th largest community in the Professional Sports topic page.

Roughly 112K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Nhl, Worst, and Playoffs. Product recommendations often mention hockey documentary and good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey.

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3.1M Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

This community has a forum

Chat

This community has a realtime chat

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +112K members
Growth: +3.7% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 63K members
  • 2014: 60K members
  • 2015: 45K members
  • 2016: 76K members
  • 2017: 196K members
  • 2018: 206K members
  • 2019: 166K members
  • 2020: 352K members
  • 2021: 128K members
  • 2023: 416K members
  • 2024: 851K members
  • 2025: 391K members
  • 2026: 104K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 0 members
  • Sep: 0 members
  • Oct: 128 members
  • Nov: 9K members
  • Dec: 10K members
  • Jan: 16K members
  • Feb: 26K members
  • Mar: 13K members
  • Apr: 14K members
  • May: 13K members
  • Jun: 16K members
  • Jul: 6K members

Topics

  • Nhl
    85 posts in the past month
    #1
    Nhl
    85
  • Worst
    52 posts in the past month
    #2
    Worst
    52
  • Playoffs
    42 posts in the past month
    #3
    Playoffs
    42
  • Goal
    31 posts in the past month
    #4
    Goal
    31
  • Iihf World Championship
    30 posts in the past month
    #5
    Iihf World Championship
    30

Flair

  • [Video]
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Two New York Islanders fans made fake wristbands out of yellow streamers and slipped past security to crash the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup celebration
    2. Brad Marchand getting some training in with his daughter
    3. Auston Matthews just released footage of his offseason recovery in partnership with a red light therapy company
    #1
    [Video]
    Two New York Islanders fans made fake wristbands out of yellow streamers and slipped past security to crash the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup celebration · Brad Marchand getting some training in with his daughter · Auston Matthews just released footage of his offseason recovery in partnership with a red light therapy company
    12
  • [News - X]
    3 posts in the past month
    1. [Zadarnowski] According to various media sources in Russia, Bogdan Konyushkov is signing his ELC contract with the Montreal Canadiens, and then is being loaned to KHL Torpedo until May 31st, 2027. He will be eligible for recall when the KHL team's season is finished.
    2. [Max Miller] Barracuda GM Joe Will says he doesn't see Colin White or Oliver Wahlstrom returning
    3. [Ian Kennedy] Norway has reported a 74% increase in girls and women's hockey registrations since 2021 rising from 2,987 to 5,191 nationally.
    #2
    [News - X]
    [Zadarnowski] According to various media sources in Russia, Bogdan Konyushkov is signing his ELC contract with the Montreal Canadiens, and then is being loaned to KHL Torpedo until May 31st, 2027. He will be eligible for recall when the KHL team's season is finished. · [Max Miller] Barracuda GM Joe Will says he doesn't see Colin White or Oliver Wahlstrom returning · [Ian Kennedy] Norway has reported a 74% increase in girls and women's hockey registrations since 2021 rising from 2,987 to 5,191 nationally.
    3
  • [News]
    2 posts in the past month
    1. St. Louis Blues General Manager Alexander Steen announced today the team has signed forward Oskar Sundqvist to a one-year, two-way contract ($850,000 NHL / $300,000 AHL)
    2. Trocheck, Lee see 'a lot of potential' with Mammoth [NHL.com]
    #3
    [News]
    St. Louis Blues General Manager Alexander Steen announced today the team has signed forward Oskar Sundqvist to a one-year, two-way contract ($850,000 NHL / $300,000 AHL) · Trocheck, Lee see 'a lot of potential' with Mammoth [NHL.com]
    2
  • 🗯️ Chat live!
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Daily Free Talk Thread: PLUS, links to ALL Game Day Threads inside - 11 Jul 2026
    2. Daily Free Talk Thread: PLUS, links to ALL Game Day Threads inside - 12 Jul 2026
    #4
    🗯️ Chat live!
    Daily Free Talk Thread: PLUS, links to ALL Game Day Threads inside - 11 Jul 2026 · Daily Free Talk Thread: PLUS, links to ALL Game Day Threads inside - 12 Jul 2026
    2
  • [Image News]
    2 posts in the past month
    1. [Straw] Macklin Celebrini will be on the cover for NHL 27. The first Sharks player since Owen Nolan on NHL 2001 to be on the cover. Preorder links have been created.
    2. [Straw] Macklin Celebrini will be on the cover for NHL 27. The first Sharks player since Owen Nolan on NHL 2001 to be on the cover. Preorder links have been created.
    #5
    [Image News]
    [Straw] Macklin Celebrini will be on the cover for NHL 27. The first Sharks player since Owen Nolan on NHL 2001 to be on the cover. Preorder links have been created. · [Straw] Macklin Celebrini will be on the cover for NHL 27. The first Sharks player since Owen Nolan on NHL 2001 to be on the cover. Preorder links have been created.
    2

Product recommendations

  • hockey documentary
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Recommend some good hockey documentaries - old time hockey , minors, semi-pro.
    2. Will you recommend a good hockey documentary?
    #1
    hockey documentary
    Recommend some good hockey documentaries - old time hockey , minors, semi-pro. · Will you recommend a good hockey documentary?
    2
  • good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Can anyone recommend a good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey?
    2. Can anyone recommend a good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey?
    #2
    good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey
    Can anyone recommend a good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey? · Can anyone recommend a good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/hockey for?
Best for Professional Sports Fans and Hockey Fans enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion, live chat.
Is r/hockey free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/hockey have?
Roughly 3.1M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/hockey on?
r/hockey runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/hockey cover?
On the Hive Index, r/hockey is organized under Professional Sports Fans, Hockey Fans.
How do I join r/hockey?
You can join r/hockey by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Professional Sports communities like?
The largest sports category on the site, covering betting, fan discussion, and athlete coverage across major leagues. Discord dominates with sports betting communities and pick sharing servers alongside official fan communities, while Reddit hosts team-specific subreddits for virtually every professional franchise.
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